The Raptors have a better roster, a better starting point and they're located in a much better city.

Yeah, even with the Pistons not actually playing in Detroit, Auburn Hills and surrounding region have nothing on Toronto. The area is desolate, with plenty of flailing businesses. Sometimes, the Cosi at one of the nicer malls in the area gets a total of three customers (plus me) from 2 pm 'til closing. I don't know how they stay open. And Detroit? I don't like Philadelphia much, but Detroit is far worse. Subjective opinion of team outlook aside, I refuse to believe any coaching candidate would choose Detroit over Toronto based on city alone.